The role supports coordination between the Purchasing function and some Program
teams (Engineering / Manufacturing / Cost Engineering) to support Serial Life
Programs, programs that current are in production. This includes responsibility
of a dedicated perimeter, supporting the PPM during development by managing Cost
Collaboration of the Change Management Process with stakeholders (including
suppliers) through NA IT system

The mission is to connect internal and external partners to make Change
Management governance the quickest and most efficient (cost / technical change)
possible for the company.

This program buyer role will align to our regional NA structure and report to
the NA Cost Manager. This role is critical to improve efficiency and cost
control for programs during serial life production.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

* Manage changes during the evolution of the part from SOP through end of life
with focus on economic impact to the part and within program timing
* Lead negotiator on engineering changes with the supplier.



Confirm supplier
cost and review cost and timing to ensure project targets are met or exceeded
* Lead liaison for the supplier on engineering changes, setup meetings with key
internal stakeholders and supplier on as needed basis to remove any
roadblocks

Expected Achievements include but not limited to:

* Analyze supplier provided pictures and documentation. Interact with suppliers
to provide direct instructions and timely feedback
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure Purchasing and Program timing
deliverables are met
* Negotiate supplier's economic impacts
* Manage Cost Collaboration with supplier under timing constraint
* Achieve TPC target
* Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in perimeter of
responsibility

Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a bachelor’s degree in business,
Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field
* Minimum of 5 years o

📌 NA Program Buyer-Serial Life Programs (Santo Tomé)
🏢 Stellantis
📍 Santo Tomé